Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 10 Compatibility

Please note that some users are reporting blank 3D windows in programs such as VR Milling and QuickCAM . This is a problem with the new OS and the graphics card drivers as the same problem appears in other software that uses OpenGL. We recommend updating to the very latest drivers from the graphics card manufacturers website.

NB, These are straightforward tests carried out by us on a PC which had:
Windows Vista 32bit Business edition (Final release)
Windows 7 Professional, pre-installed from new.
Windows 8 Professional – upgrade from Win7 Home Premium
Windows 10 Professional, pre-install from new.

The results shown are based on our findings and may not be representative of results obtained using other hardware, versions of Denford software, version of Vista/Win7/Win8 or future Vista/Win7/Win8 updates / patches.
NB – The XP/Program Compatability wizard was NOT used in Windows 7/8 tests

Product

Windows XP
Compatibility (%)

Windows 7
Compatibility (%)

Windows 8 Compatibility

Windows 10 Compatibility

Notes

VR Milling Version 5

100

100

100

100

v5.14 Installed and major functions tested without problem
v5.17 fixes an incompatibility with the help files and Vista** See device driver notes for Windows 8

Will need new security licence (seckey.tff). Version 3 used to run with an old licence (flash or dongle). These old methods will not run on Vista

QuickCAM Pro

100

100

100

100

No issues

QuickCAM 2D Design

100

100

100

100

No issues

LaserCAM 2D Design

100

100

100

100

No issues

QuickCAM 4D

100

100

100

100

No issues

UP! 3D Printer

100

100

100

100

No issues

VLS Driver 5.26.45

N/A

90

100

100

** Device Driver notes for Windows 8Windows 8 will not install unsigned drivers “out of the box”.
However, you can change a setting in advanced startup options. The option is “Disable Driver Signature Enforcement”
This forum post shows how to change the setting.

Network Paths:

These network paths and files are also relevant for other Denford software which will use the same file types and locations